Juxtaposing an earthy stone-clad exterior with a modern interior flush with vibrant color, La Llotja Theater and conference center is a monumental new building that celebrates the various fruits of Lleida, Spain. Designed by <a href="http://www.mecanoo.nl/">Mecanoo Architecten</a>, the building showcases sustainable design features like a large cantilever for shade and shelter from the rain, <a href="http://inhabitat.com/category/solar-power/">solar panels</a>, and thermal storage. In addition, a sprawling <a href="http://inhabitat.com/category/green-roof/">garden</a> makes its home on La Llotja's roof, providing theater-goers with an extra special place to take in views after a performance.

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The theater, which is situated between the Seu Vella Mountain and the Segre River, resembles a flat plateau that seems to have sprouted from beneath the ground.

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Clad in slightly varied colors of stone like a tortoise shell, the building has an organic look that is betrayed only by the bursts of color emanating from within its large glass windows.

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Inside, the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/sol-cinema-the-worlds-smallest-solar-powered-movie-theater/">theater</a> boasts 37,500 m2 of space with two main congress halls (the larger one doubles as a theater) and a smaller congress hall with 200 seats.

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There is also a multifunctional space, 9,500 m2 of parking, a public square of 15,325 m2, office space and retail.

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The cantilevered design provides shade for visitors.

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La Llotja boasts several sustainable features like a cantilevered shape to provide shade and shelter, PVs, and thermal storage.

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But its most noticeable <a href="http://www.inhabitat.com/">green design</a> element is also the most enjoyable - the roof garden.

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Laced with pergolas supporting a range of roses, jasmine and ivy, the spacious deck and lounge has a view of the old city and the Segre River. In addition to providing a place for Lleida's citizens to hang out, the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/category/green-roof/">green roof </a>also keeps the building cool in the summer.

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An elevation view of La Llotja.

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Juxtaposing an earthy stone-clad exterior with a modern interior flush with vibrant color, La Llotja Theater and conference center is a monumental new building that celebrates the various fruits of Lleida, Spain. Designed by Mecanoo Architecten, the building showcases sustainable design features like a large cantilever for shade and shelter from the rain, solar panels, and thermal storage. In addition, a sprawling garden makes its home on La Llotja's roof, providing theater-goers with an extra special place to take in views after a performance.